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Preparing a Successful Ramadan Campaign
Maximize the blessings of Ramadan by preparing and organizing your fundraising campaign for your organization, in advance.

Rachel Branaman
Mar 21, 20225 min read


When charity comes at a cost to the public good: What we get wrong when we talk about mega-giving
Mega giving is a consistent and continuing American giving tradition, ultimately making mega-foundations more powerful now than they were...

Rachel Branaman
Feb 7, 202212 min read


Equity in Grant Writing: Building a Grants Strategy
Earlier this month, the Talem team led a Facebook Live discussion on Equity in Grant Writing. As we continue to explore this topic, we...

Rachel Branaman
Apr 29, 20216 min read


Moving Beyond Donor-Centric Fundraising to Prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Dignity
Over the last few weeks there has been consternation from White, male fundraisers [specifically, Tom Ahern] about the Community Centric...

Rachel Branaman
Apr 28, 202110 min read


Making the most of Dhul Hijjah and the best 10 days
Your organization can be a part of a virtual ummah this year and lift up the community through giving and fundraising.

Rachel Branaman
Jul 23, 20202 min read


The Revolution Will Not Be Funded
Tre Johnson wrote a perspective piece, When Black people are in pain, white people just join book clubs, for The Washington Post in June...

Rachel Branaman
Jul 23, 20207 min read


Who is Helping Communities of Color Right Now?
When we examine where donations have gone, we begin to ask if the communities being hit the hardest are the ones receiving the resources.

Rachel Branaman
Jul 2, 20206 min read


Moving beyond DEI in order to prioritize racial justice and equity
Cyndi Suarez's republished Nonprofit Quarterly article, The Nonprofit Sector as White Space, outlines how the concept of "white space"...

Rachel Branaman
Jun 15, 20204 min read


Building a Proactive Crisis Communication Strategy
My own faith has informed my nonprofit work where I have built communication strategies for communities of color and diverse faiths

Rachel Branaman
Apr 9, 20204 min read


CARES Act: COVID Funding
While the total CARES Act provides $349 billion in relief efforts, the programs are apparently “first come first serve” and are implemented

Rachel Branaman
Apr 7, 20203 min read


First Glance: Understanding Nonprofits' Needs During COVID-19
We are sharing a snapshot of what we have heard from organizations about their needs during COVID-19.

Rachel Branaman
Mar 23, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Study: Understanding the Impact on Grassroots Organizations
It's difficult to predict how grassroots nonprofit organizations will be affected by COVID-19 as an event of this nature hasn't been...

Rachel Branaman
Mar 19, 20201 min read


Nonprofit Tips in the Era of COVID-19: Supporting Communities and Fundraising for Our Movements
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating a lot of stress and panic as the information being shared by the media and politicians...

Rachel Branaman
Mar 14, 20205 min read
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